Don’t turn your nose to your pet’s bad breath! That odor might signify a serious health risk. Dental health is a critical part of your pet’s overall health, and dental problems can cause, or be caused by, other health problems.
That’s why the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) sponsors National Pet Dental Health Month every February. Take part by learning more about how you can improve the dental (and overall) health of your pets.
Watch and Learn
Home dental care can go a long way toward helping protect your pet against dental disease and related problems. Brush up on home dental care for pets in this AVMA video, including how to make your dog or cat comfortable with tooth brushing as a regular routine.
Our pets have different needs than we do when it comes to dental procedures. Here’s another short video about what to expect when you bring your pet to the veterinarian’s office for a dental cleaning.
Read and Learn
There are plenty of resources where you can learn more about pet dental health, including how to take care of your pet’s teeth year-round, and why anesthesia is important.
Share the Dental Health Love
Show off your pets’ pearly whites! Snap some photos of your pets’ beautiful teeth, and check out the AVMA Facebook page, where they will ask you to share those pictures. You also can tweet or Instagram your photos with the hashtag #PetDental. Follow the hashtag to see snapshots of other pet smiles as well as oral health tips from the AVMA all month long.
Remember
While February is National Pet Dental Health Month, dental health should be a daily ritual for pet owners all year long.
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